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New patient guide aims to reduce opioid harms

New patient guide aims to reduce opioid harms

A lack of information regarding opioid use after hospital discharge can be dangerous for some patients, but a new guide aims to close that gap.


eLearning portal aims to help doctors, as well as patients

eLearning portal aims to help doctors, as well as patients

A suite of online education modules designed to upskill GPs and assist them in the area of osteopathy has been released.


Helping GPs to discuss overweight, obesity and lifestyle changes

Helping GPs to discuss overweight, obesity and lifestyle changes

LiveLighter aims to boost doctors’ confidence to start conversations with patients about managing their weight.


Localised disaster planning key to tackling ‘scary’ season ahead

Localised disaster planning key to tackling ‘scary’ season ahead

GPs and Primary Health Networks are bracing for a major natural disaster season, with fires likely to follow the drought.


Alert issued over diabetic ketoacidosis risk

Alert issued over diabetic ketoacidosis risk

GPs are being warned about the small but definite risk of complications associated with an increasingly common type 2 diabetes management medication.


Causal links established between obesity and 14 major diseases

Causal links established between obesity and 14 major diseases

The health issue has been associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and neurological, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions.


TGA releases improved patient information

TGA releases improved patient information

Updates to the Consumer Medicines Information are aimed at improving patient understanding and safety of medicine use.


Silence and stigma: Living with chronic pain

Silence and stigma: Living with chronic pain

Chronic Pain Australia, a transvaginal mesh survivor and a GP discuss how to best manage the condition in National Pain Week.


My Health Record aiding diabetes management

My Health Record aiding diabetes management

The system’s contribution to helping manage the chronic disease has been highlighted as part of National Diabetes Week.


Diabetes statistics ‘sobering reminder’ of the need for awareness

Diabetes statistics ‘sobering reminder’ of the need for awareness

National Diabetes Week is an important reminder for healthcare providers and patients to be aware of risk factors and early detection.


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